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Browns' Jermaine Whitehead: Signs contract tender

by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

Whitehead signed a contract with the Browns on Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports

Whitehead was an exclusive-rights free agent who had little option but to sign the tender he was extended. The Auburn product initially slots back in as a depth option at safety behind Damarious Randall and Eric Murray.

The Browns extended a tender to Whitehead on Friday, Andrew Gribble of the team's official site reports.

Whitehead was claimed off waivers by the Browns on Nov. 7, and played exclusively on special teams. In seven games with Cleveland, the Auburn product accumulated just four tackles (one solo). The 25-year-old should continue to serve his role on special teams and as a depth safety for the Browns.

Whitehead was claimed off waivers by the Browns on Wednesday, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Whitehead could become an integral component to Sunday's game plan given Cleveland's depleted depth in the secondary. While there's no guarantee Whitehead will be a fixture with the Browns moving forward, there seems to be a role for him come Sunday.

Whitehead was ejected from Sunday's game against the Patriots for slapping the facemask of Patriots center David Andrews, leaving one to wonder if his release was at all related to the incident. The second-year safety recorded 20 tackles and a sack during his time with the Packers, and will likely receive interest from teams in need of secondary depth.

Whitehead was ejected from Sunday's game against the Patriots after making contact with the facemask of Patriots center David Andrews, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Whitehead was ejected in the second quarter and his absence robs the Packers of depth in a secondary that just let go of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix earlier in the week. The defensive back will finish the game with four tackles.